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New Struggle. The Shield of Faith Ephesians 6:16. Understand the Urgency. Ephesians 6 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes.
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New Struggle The Shield of FaithEphesians 6:16
Understand the Urgency Ephesians 6 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes.
Identify the Enemy • Ephesians 6 • 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and • against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
Be Prepared to Win Ephesians 6 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.
Ephesians 614 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 6 pieces of armor available for our protection
The shield of faith Indispensable Component Ephesians 6:16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.
The shield of faith Understand the Armor Ephesians 6:16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.
The shield of faith Objective Content Human Response Eph. 2:8 Eph. 4:5 Unpack the Metaphor Ephesians 6:16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.
The shield of faith Human Response Hebrews 11:1 Now FAITH is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.
The shield of faith Hebrews 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
The shield of faith Doubt Distraction Discouragement Unpack the Metaphor Destruction Deception Ephesians 6:16 Unique:Explanation of Effect In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.
The shield of faith Take Strategic Action Continually review the Promises of God. I am the vine, you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. (John 15:5)
The shield of faith Take Strategic Action 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 Continually review the Promises of God. Say YES to opportunities that require you to depend on the Power of God. Rest in the Presence of God.
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